Musselburgh Marlins eagerly anticipating getting back in the pool

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Musselburgh Marlins eagerly anticipating getting back in the pool East Lothian Courier

East Lothian, Scotland - Gill Downie, president of Musselburgh Amateur Swimming Club (MASC), said: “The Scottish Government announced in late July the indicative date which will hopefully see the reopening of pools and leisure facilities across the country.

“Although it is welcome news that our pools will finally open, it does mean another lengthy wait for our swimmers before they can make a splash.”

She paid tribute to the “incredible resilience” shown by the swimmers during the Covid-19 pandemic, adding that the crisis had not paused all club activities.

One club member, Neil Ferguson, 18, put his time away from the pool to good use by cycling 17 miles from his home in Morningside, Edinburgh, to Musselburgh beach and back in aid of Claverhouse Rotary Dundee Cyclathon Challenge, in support of STV Children’s Appeal.

Neil suffered a major stroke four years ago after a rugby injury and can no longer use a regular bike.

His recumbent bike was adapted for him to use his left hand to control steering, gears and braking.

It also allows him to send signals to his helmet, which has indicator lights, and his right foot is strapped in.

Gill said: “Swimmer engagement has been fantastic throughout the past few weeks and months.

“The pandemic has challenged us in many ways ...

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